Entry requirements for Americans

US citizens must have a passport that is valid for at least six
months beyond the period of intended stay in Israel. No visa is
required, for stays of up to three months.

Entry requirements for UK nationals

British citizens must have a passport that is valid for at least
six months beyond the period of intended stay in Israel. No visa is
required for stays of up to three months for British passport
holders, irrespective of the endorsement regarding their national
status contained therein.

Entry requirements for Canada

Canadian citizens must have a passport that is valid for at
least six months beyond the period of intended stay in Israel. No
visa is required, for stays of up to three months.

Entry requirements for Australians

Australian citizens must have a passport that is valid for at
least six months beyond the period of intended stay in Israel. No
visa is required, for stays of up to three months.

Entry requirements for South Africans

South African citizens must have a passport that is valid for at
least six months beyond the period of intended stay in Israel. No
visa is required, for stays of up to three months.

Entry requirements for New Zealanders

New Zealand citizens must have a passport that is valid for at
least six months beyond the period of intended stay in Israel. No
visa is required, for stays of up to three months.

Entry requirements for Irish nationals

Irish citizens must have a passport that is valid for at least
six months beyond the period of intended stay in Israel. No visa is
required, for stays of up to three months.

Passport/Visa Note

All foreign passengers to Israel must hold proof of sufficient
funds to cover their stay in the country. Additionally, visitors
should hold return/onward tickets, and the necessary travel
documentation for their next destination. Note that holders of a
visa category "Aliyah" are allowed to enter Israel on a one-way
ticket. Passengers intending to proceed from Israel to Arab
countries other than Egypt, Jordan or the United Arab Emirates
should ensure that their passport does not contain an Israeli visa
or stamps, since no passenger is allowed to enter other Arab
countries with such passports. Passengers who, after a three
months' stay in Israel are permitted to stay for a longer period,
will obtain the extension stamp in their passport - it is NOT
possible to have it stamped on a separate sheet. Note that
travellers may enter Jordan directly from occupied territory, but
must hold a visa for Jordan (to be obtained from a representation
of Jordan abroad), otherwise entry will be refused. The Jordanian
authorities will NOT permit re-cross to occupied territory.
Travellers may also enter occupied territory directly from Jordan.
The Israeli authorities will permit a re-cross to Jordanian
territory. NOTE: It is highly recommended that your passport has at
least six months validity remaining after your intended date of
departure from your travel destination. Immigration officials often
apply different rules to those stated by travel agents and official
sources.

Note: Passport and visa requirements are liable to change at short notice. Travellers are advised to check their entry requirements with their embassy or consulate.

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